E*TRADE Financial Corporation, commonly known as E*TRADE, is a leading online brokerage firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1982, E*TRADE has established itself as a pioneer in the financial services industry, particularly in the realm of electronic trading. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including stock and options trading, investment management, and retirement planning. E*TRADE is renowned for its user-friendly trading platform and innovative tools, which cater to both novice and experienced investors. The firm has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to offer online trading, and continues to maintain a strong market position with millions of active accounts. Its commitment to empowering investors through technology and education sets E*TRADE apart in a competitive landscape.
How does E*TRADE's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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E*TRADE's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
E*TRADE, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Morgan Stanley, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for E*TRADE itself. As a merged entity with E*TRADE Financial, LLC, any climate initiatives or emissions data may be inherited from this parent organisation. Despite the lack of direct emissions reporting, E*TRADE's commitment to sustainability can be inferred through its association with Morgan Stanley, which has established various climate-related initiatives. In summary, while E*TRADE does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, its corporate structure suggests a potential alignment with broader climate commitments within its parent organisation.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,098,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 345,738,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 113,349,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
E*TRADE's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
E*TRADE has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

